Office of Internal Affairs

Contact Information: 1600 Pacific Highway, Room #400 San Diego, CA 92101, USA Phone: (619) 531-5174 Fax: (619) 685-2514 E-Mail: eloy.villa@sdcounty.ca.gov

Mission Statement: To investigate allegations of improper County government activity, discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability, and to protect the complainant from any act of reprisal for reporting such allegations. Our commitment to investigate and, where appropriate, remedy the situation, will insure the continued public trust of our customers, the residents of San Diego County.

Summary: The Office of Internal Affairs investigates allegations of improper county government activity and discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability.

In addition to the investigation of complaints alleging improper County government activity and discrimination, the Office of Internal Affairs oversees the implementation of the County policy on Ethical and Legal Standards.

Filing a Complaint: Forms and instructions for filing complaints concerning Improper County Government Activity and Internal Discrimination may be downloaded from this website or mailed upon request by calling (619) 531-5174.

Internal Discrimination Complaint Form
Internal Affairs Complaint Form

In the interest of reliability and credibility, anonymous complaints will not be accepted by the Office of Internal Affairs. Complaints must be signed under penalty of perjury before they are accepted and reviewed for investigation. In cases where the Office of Internal Affairs does not have jurisdiction, it will refer such complaints to other appropriate State and federal investigative agencies.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Does the Office of Internal Affairs investigate allegations of welfare fraud?
   

   No, welfare fraud complaints should be filed with the District Attorney's Public Assistance Fraud Hotline at (800) 421-2252.

2. Does the Office of Internal Affairs investigate complaints involving accessibility for the disabled?
   

   No, complaints involving accessibility for the disabled should be filed with the County of San Diego's Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, (619) 531-5205.

3. Does the Office of Internal Affairs investigate citizen complaints and/or customer service complaints?
   

   Yes, under certain circumstances. Generally, citizen complaints are investigated by the Chief Administrative Officer's Executive Office, (619) 531-5880, as well as the San Diego County Grand Jury.

4. Does the Office of Internal Affairs investigate allegations of law enforcement misconduct?
   

   No, allegations of law enforcement misconduct by County representatives (i.e. Sheriff's deputies, probation officers, etc.) are investigated by the Citizen's Law Enforcement Review Board, (619) 238-6776.

5. Does the Office of Internal Affairs investigate allegations of housing discrimination?
   

   No, allegations of housing discrimination are investigated by the Department of Housing & Community Development, (858) 694-8750.

6. Does the Office of Internal Affairs administer the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Program?
   

   This program is no longer in existence, however, questions about contracting with the County of San Diego may be directed to the Department of Purchasing and Contracting, (858) 537-2580.